Global Learning Courses
Global learning courses can be split into two categories, foundational and discipline-specific. Global learning foundations courses engage with essential questions and complex issues that are best understood and addressed through multiple perspectives. Discipline-specific global learning courses are embedded into every undergraduate academic program. These courses provide students with a global view of their discipline of study and may be taken either as required courses or as electives.
As a business student, MAR 3023 Introduction to Marketing served as my discipline-specific global learning course while AMH 2020 American History served as a foundations course. Aside from taking classes apart of the normal curriculum, I had the privilege of taking special courses designed for Honors College students with my IDH classes. These courses offered are interdisciplinary and designed for Honors students, designed to provide a challenging and enriching academic experience for high-achieving students.
American History Since 1877
This course gave me a deeper appreciation for how U.S. history is intertwined with global events and movements. We explored themes such as imperialism, immigration, civil rights, and the U.S.'s role in global conflicts like World War II and the Cold War.
One assignment that stood out was a research paper on analyzing the reasons why the U.S. entered the Cold War. I was able to dissect the political, social, and economic motivations and how other countries played a role in shaping their view as a strong power.
Introduction to Marketing
In this course, I explored marketing principles through both domestic and international lenses. We analyzed how cultural values, economic systems, and consumer behaviors vary around the world—and how marketers must adapt strategies to reach diverse audiences.
One of my favorite aspects of the course was being able to look at different ad campaigns from around the world and how certain brands market themselves internationally. This experience sparked my interest in ethical global marketing and gave me valuable insight into how cultural awareness drives effective business practices.
Deconstructing Black Symbolism in Horror
This interdisciplinary course used horror films and literature to examine how race, trauma, and societal fears are portrayed through symbolic storytelling. We discussed how Black characters and narratives have been historically marginalized or misrepresented in horror — and how recent works are reclaiming space and rewriting the genre.
The class used the show Lovecraft Country as the main medium to provide insightful commentary on cultural appropriation, systemic racism, and psychological control. This course taught me how pop culture can be a powerful tool for exploring global conversations on race, representation, and justice.
God and Man in the Great Converstation
This class explored global philosophical and religious texts from various traditions, drawing modern-day comparisons to old, established thinkers and examining how certain ideologies can still hold up today. Through close readings and open discussions, we examined universal questions of morality, suffering, human purpose, and the role of the divine.
A key takeaway for me was how different cultures grapple with the same fundamental questions in distinct but equally meaningful ways. It strengthened my appreciation for pluralism and helped me develop a more inclusive worldview — one that recognizes the value of both individual belief systems and shared human experiences.